English Channel: Migrant ‘Small Boat’ Crossings Resume
15th December 2025
After a 28-day hiatus, hundreds of migrants attempted to cross the Channel from France to the United Kingdom, taking advantage of favourable weather conditions.
The overcrowded and dangerous boats—each averaging a reported 64 passengers—were spotted and escorted through British waters by Border Force and coastguard units, according to the authorities.
Officials say the resumption of crossings points to increased activity by human trafficking networks, sparking further scrutiny of British border control and migration policy.